Valentines Dessert Board Essentials
Love is sweet, and what better way to show off your love this Valentine's day than with a Valentine's day dessert board!
Whether you are planning on hosting an intimate setting for two, a Galentine's day party or even just to surprise the kids, a dreamy dessert board is a cute way to celebrate & share the love!
Make your Valentine's day dessert board the star of the show by setting it up with all the things! In today's guide, we will go over some ideas to create a memorable dessert board that will surely inspire and delight!
What treats should you include on A Valentine's day dessert board?
The best part of a Valentine’s dessert board is that you are the artist and can mix and match all your favorite goodies! Add treats like heart shaped macaroons, freshly cut fruit (into heart shapes), & add nuts and strawberry covered yogurt pretzels.
Treat ideas to make your board extra magical
- Fresh fruit ( especially strawberries and cherries)
- Heart shaped cookies or macaroons
- Heart shaped foods
- Marshmallows
- Chocolates
- Nuts like almonds
What are some color theme ideas for a Valentine's day dessert board?
Choosing a color theme can really set the vibe of the dessert board. I like to start out with one main color choice and then choose a complimentary color(s) to add to the board.
Popular color combos for Valentines day
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Pink Blush
- Pink & red
- Pink & white
- Pink, red & white
- Pink & gold
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Red Velvet
- Red & white
- Red & black
- Red & silver
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Berry Moody
- Black berry & cherry reds
- Plum & pink
- Burgundy and black
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Metallics and Glitter
- Gold and silver
- Pink and gold
- Red and silver
- Rosegold
How to set a dreamy & romantic vibe?
Setting the vibe or ambiance is so important when it comes to your dreamy setup!
One of the best ways to make it feel more romantic is to light some candles around the food. This tiny little detail can make such a big difference.
It's all in the details!
Here are some decorating ideas you can easily add to your setup
- Fresh cut flowers
- sparkling wine, rose or red wine like merlot
- Use pretty platters, cake stands, wooden boards and cute heart bowls
- Light lots of candles
- Write a love note - if the set up is for a special someone, and for even friends, make cute valentines cards and goody bags
There’s nothing quite like a beautifully arranged Valentine’s dessert board to make the day feel extra special.
Happy Valentine’s Day, loves! 💖✨
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Written by Caroline Flowers
